Obituaries
Mary Beth McKamie
Jul 19, 2025
Mary Elizabeth “Mary Beth” McKamie, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025, at the age of 87. She was born on September 30, 1937, in The Grove, Texas, to J.W. and Juanita Graham.
Mary Beth devoted her life to serving others. A faithful homemaker, she lovingly supported her husband, Bobby McKamie (now deceased), and...
Mary Evelyn Neckar
Jul 16, 2025
On Wednesday, July 16th, our beloved mother and grandmother, Mary Evelyn Neckar, passed away at the age of 87.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in memory of Mary Evelyn on Wednesday, July 23, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church of the Assumption in Waco, with Rev. Joseph Geleney presiding. A rosary will be recited at 9:30 am...
Apryl Irwin
Jul 15, 2025
Apryl Jean Irwin, 45, of Hewitt, passed away on July 15, 2025, at her home. Services will be at 2pm on August 9, 2025, at OakCrest Funeral Home.
Apryl was born April 11, 1980, in Waco to Lesa Irwin and Daniel Irwin. She graduated from Connally High School in 1998. Her first job was at Manitou North America, and she stayed...
Coach Mike Shields
Jul 15, 2025
In Loving Memory of Coach Michael Scott ShieldsAugust 23, 1966 – July 15, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Coach Mike Shields, a devoted family man, respected coach, and cherished friend, who died on July 15, 2025, after a courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma. He was 58 years old.
Mike Shields was born on August 23,...
Lawrence Chavez
Jul 13, 2025
Lawrence Guerra Chavez 66 of Waco, TX passed away unexpectedly on July 13, 2025. Visitation will be Monday, July 21st starting at 6pm with Rosary at 7pm at OakCrest Funeral Home. Burial will be 10am Tuesday, July 22nd at Oakwood Cemetery,
Lawrence was born October 3, 1958 in Waco, TX to Alejo and Sarah Chavez. Lawrence was known for his contagious...
Francisco Rodriguez
Jul 13, 2025
“En cada lágrima que derramamos, se refleja el amor y cariño que siempre sentiremos por ti. Descansa en Paz, siempre vivirás en nuestros corazones.”
Don Francisco Rodríguez de 95 años de edad falleció el Domingo 13 de Julio 2025 en su residencia en Waco, TX rodeado de su esposa e hijos. La misa de cuerpo presente será celebrada por el Rev....
Teena Jimenez
Jul 13, 2025
Teena Rae Dominguez-Jimenez, 61, of China Spring, Texas, passed away on July 13, 2025, at Baylor Scott and White Hillcrest Hospital in Waco, Texas, surrounded by her loving family and closest family friends.
Visitation will be held Thursday, July 17th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at OakCrest Funeral Home Chapel, 4520 Bosque Boulevard, Waco, Texas. The Rosary will take place at 7:00 p.m....
James Walls
Jul 10, 2025
James E. Walls, 26, of Waco passed away on July 10, 2025 at his home. Services will be held at Speegleville Baptist Church at 11:00am on Saturday August 2nd at 469 Speegle Rd.
James was born October 28, 1998 in Waco, Texas to parents, Keith Walls and Teresa Knight. He graduated from China Spring High School in 2017. His friends in...
Billie Dean Brem
Jul 8, 2025
Billie Dean Watson Brem, lovingly called Oma, passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on July 8, 2025. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday, July 14, at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, 1401 Washington Avenue, Waco, by Rev. Joseph Geleney. Burial will be at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will start at 5...
Herminio Merced, Jr.
Jul 6, 2025
Herminio Merced, Jr., 69, passed away Sunday morning, July 6, 2025, peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in New York on May 27, 1956, son of the late Maria Merced and Herminio Merced, Sr. He met the love of his life, Helen Compian, in San Diego, California- both attending boot camp in the Navy. They...
Charles Auldridge
Jul 6, 2025
On July 6, 2025, Charles “Bill” William Auldridge Jr. journeyed home and was welcomed into the loving arms of his beloved wife of 58 years, Sharon, his son, Mark Allan Auldridge, and his grandparents he held so dear, Granny and Pop.
He leaves behind a legacy built on quiet strength and enduring devotion. His daughter, Cassandra Auldridge of Waco; granddaughter, Stefani,...
Thomas E. King
Jul 2, 2025
Tom King, age 58, of China Spring passed away in his sleep at Lake Shore Village Nursing Home on July 2, 2025. Tom will lie in state during the hours of 9:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at OakCrest Funeral Home chapel, 4520 Bosque Blvd., Waco, TX. to accept visiting friends and family during this time. Graveside service is...
Stephen Joseph Ott
Jul 1, 2025
Stephen Joseph Ott, 61, of Waco, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025. Born February 23, 1964, in Waco, to Bernard and Dorothy Ott, Stephen was a 1982 graduate of Reicher Catholic High School and graduated from Texas State Technical Institute with an Associate of Applied Arts in Commercial Art and Advertising.
A talented artist and photographer, Stephen began his career...
Terrance A. Martin
Jun 29, 2025
Terry Allen Martin, age 85, of Lorena passed away on June 29, 2025. He was born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana to Norbert and Annabelle Martin.
Terry transferred to Waco with HWI in 1979. Terry was married to Delores for 43 wonderful years.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Norbert and Annabelle Martin; sister, Jackie Giradot; brothers, Ed Martin and Norbert...
Maxine Riddle
Jun 28, 2025
Our mom, Maxine Riddle, age 92 ½, passed away peacefully at her home on June 28, 2025 surrounded by family. She was born on New Years Eve December 31, 1932 in Eden, Texas to Bertis and Josie Stewart with her twin sister Bertistine. Mom always said that Grandpa Bertis and Big Moma Josie had a theme when they named their...
Baldomero Corpus Cisneros
Jun 26, 2025
Baldomero Corpus Cisneros mejor conocido como Don Baldo nació el día 16 de febrero del 1938 en Rayón, San Luis Potosí, México.
Baldomero fue un hombre muy trabajador en agricultura, fue un buen padre y abuelo. Le gustaba convivir con su familia, montar caballos y escuchar su música ranchera.
Le sobreviven sus hijos: Juan Corpus, Cecilia Corpus, Agapita Corpus y Lucia Corpus.
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Thomas W. Prikryl
Jun 24, 2025
Tom Prikryl passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025 in Waco, Texas at age 92. He was born September 23, 1932 in Penelope, Texas to Rudolph and Elenora Prikryl. As a child, Tom shared farm life with his parents and 3 brothers. After graduating from high school, Tom worked on the farm until he entered the military. He was stationed in...
Maggie Marie Matyastik
Jun 21, 2025
In Loving Memory of Maggie Marie Schulz Matyastik
Maggie Marie Matyastik went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 21, 2025.
Maggie was born on November 17, 1934, in a farmhouse in the Clarkson community of Milam County, Texas, to her parents Herman Frederick and Ornie Mae Schulz. From a young age, Maggie’s life was filled with...
Martha Jane Gerath
Jun 19, 2025
Martha Jane Gerath, 93, passed away on June 19, 2025, in West, Texas, just three days after her birthday. She was born on June 16, 1932, in Bomarton, Texas, and lived a life marked by love, resilience, her love for the Lord, and an unwavering devotion to her family.
Martha was a housewife and mother to her children for many years....
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